NYT Dictionary

PAINING

/ˈpeɪnɪŋ/
VerbPAIN-ingpain-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of pain

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

troubleailpainanguishhurt

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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